Daily Top-10 Current Affairs MCQs/News (Oct 20 2023) for CSS

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6. Veteran jurist SM Zafar passes away

Veteran jurist and former law minister Syed Muhammad Zafar, popularly known as S.M. Zafar, passed away on Thursday due to age-related illness. He was 93.
`We are deeply grieved to announce the passing away of S.M.Zafar, beloved husband, father, and grandfather. May his soul be received in light and love by our Rabb.
May he be granted the highest place in jannat,` a statement from the family reads

October 20, 2023: International Current Affairs MCQs News

7. Brutalities expand to West Bank as Israel kills 12 in refugee camp

The Israeli forces on Thursday extended atrocities to the occupied West Bank, killing 12 Palestinians and pounded a military base in Syria as calls for humanitarian aid swelled for the helpless people of Gaza Strip.
At least 78 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops or settlers in the West Bank since the Hamas raid on Oct 7, the Palestinian health ministry said, as the death toll in Gaza soared to 3,785

8. Russian FM thanks N. Korea for support over Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russia`s foreign ministry said on Thursday, as the two countries forge closer ties in the face of what they see as a hostile and aggressive US-led Western camp.
Russian state-run TASS news agency reported that Lavrov`s meeting with Kim had lasted over an hour but the ministry did not provide further details

9. EU confers rights award on Kurd activist Amini

The European Union on Thursday awarded its top rights honour, the Sakharov Prize, to Mahsa Amini, the Iranian Kurdish woman who died in Iranian custody a year ago, and the `Woman, Life, Freedom` movement her death triggered.
`The brutal murder of 22-year-old Jina Mahsa Amini marked a turning point.
It has triggered a women-led movement that is making history,` European Parliament speaker Roberta Metsola said, using Amini`s Kurdish first name as she announced the award

October 20, 2023: Sports Current Affairs MCQs News

10. Kohli smashes sublime ton as India crush Bangladesh to stay unbeaten

Virat Kohli smashed a century in another successful chase as India maintained their perfect record in their 50-overs home World Cup and cruised to their fourth consecutive victory with a clinical seven-wicket win against Bangladesh on Thursday.
Bangladesh had to conjure up something extraordinary to upset an India team who went into the match after three successive wins, and the task became even harder in the absence of skipper Shakib Al Hasan was injured .Electing to bat, Bangladesh could not capitalise on a 93-run opening stand between Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan, making 256-8 on a good batting pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium